CoStar says Zillow continues using its copyrighted rental images
'Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to,' CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement
by Taylor Anderson Mar 27
Zillow says CoStar uses litigation 'playbook' to 'attack' competitors
In a motion to transfer the copyright infringement lawsuit from New York to Washington, Zillow criticized CoStar's legal tactics and its numerous press releases regarding ongoing cases
CoStar says Zillow 'always ready to play the victim' in latest response
CoStar Group has filed an opposition letter in response to Zillow signaling its forthcoming filing of a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit over CoStar-copyrighted images
Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit
Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting 'to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Andy Florance speaking on stage at Inman Connect
In an 'update' Tuesday, CoStar accused Zillow of using thousands more watermarked photos since a legal battle began in July
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Move renews legal battle against CoStar in amended complaint
The amended complaint reiterates the allegation that Move 'incurred costs exceeding $5K as a result of Mr. Kaminsky's unauthorized access' and adds details regarding those damages
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 22
CoStar Group clinches another victory in theft of trade secrets suit
A California judge on Monday dismissed a pair of Move's computer fraud claims against CoStar Group and a former Realtor.com editor accused of stealing trade secrets
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Realtor.com claims former editor violated federal act in new filing
The filing claims former Realtor.com editor James Kaminsky violated the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act when he accessed Move-owned files after being laid off
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
Court denies Move's preliminary injunction in suit against CoStar
California District Judge George H. Wu declined Move's preliminary injunction request against CoStar on Monday, stating the portal failed to prove the risk of 'imminent, irreparable harm'
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
CoStar touts forensic evidence in new filing against Move
On Wednesday CoStar asked the court to deny Move's amended preliminary injunction due to forensic data allegedly proving Move-owned files were never shared with the company
by Marian McPherson Sep 5
CoStar Group dismisses year-old lawsuit against Homesnap founder
The residential and commercial real estate company sued over misuse of trade secrets in 2023, but revealed in a new court filing that a rival tech platform's 'limited nature' is no longer a threat
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 4
Ex-Move staffer accessed dozens of disputed files at CoStar: Experts
James Kaminsky, a former Realtor.com editor accused of taking trade secrets with him to CoStar, transferred access to at least 40 documents 2 days before he left the job, according to legal filings
by Taylor Anderson Aug 28
Judge rules in favor of CoStar, grants expedited discovery
California District Judge George Wu granted CoStar's request in Move's theft of trade secrets lawsuit against the portal. Both parties have until Aug. 5 to agree on the terms of the discovery
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Former Realtor.com editor declares innocence in new filing
The editor at the center of the theft of trade secrets lawsuit between portal rivals Move and CoStar Group filed a 36-page statement in support of CoStar's expedited discovery request
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
CoStar puts former Realtor.com editor on leave amid lawsuit
CoStar Group has put former Realtor.com News and Insights editor James Kaminsky on leave in response to Move's objections to sharing confidential information amid its trade secrets lawsuit
by Marian McPherson Jul 24